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Micheladas: What they are and why you need one right now

Micheladas: What they are and why you need one right now

So I walk into a bar a few weeks ago in downtown West Palm Beach. I order a Michelada (mee-che-LAH-dah). I wait. I hadn’t indulged in the Mexican Bloody Mary in more than a year. The waiter comes with a tray in hand, only to deliver an enchilada to my table instead. He had no idea what I was talking about.

With Hispanic Heritage Month having started on September 15, I just can’t let the month-long celebration of my people and their culture continue without sharing this taste of spicy joy in a cocktail glass.

Micheladas may not be as easy to find in South Florida as they are in the midwest and on the west coast, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get your hangover-having, brunch-needing hands on one — especially here in West Palm. After all, it’s hot outside. Really hot. And michelada, ormi chela helada, does translate to “my cold beer.”

But first, for the newbies to the drink:What’s a Michelada?

Micheladas are garnished, beer cocktails. Think: spicy bloody Mary with beer. They’re usually served with lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and peppers. Some have tomato juice, others use hot sauce. Most have Worcestershire or Maggie sauce in them too. They’re almost always served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass. And some places go crazy on topping, which I love. Shrimp, tamarind straw, celery, jalapenos, olives and more.